A police state was set up which operated most cruelly and efficiently at the expense of innocent and helpless citizens. Regimentation was introduced and carried to absurd limits. In the course of years Lithuanians by the tens of thousands have been driven to other parts of the Soviet Union. and their homes taken over by Asiatic colonists. Until very recently the country was turned into a large prison camp. sealed off completely from the outside world. Only recently certain visitors are allowed to take a peep at the country. often in the course of hasty tours. under rigidly supervised visits.